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Regression-based matching technique for developmental delay-versus-deficit hypotheses

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A statistical technique described by Stanovich and Siegel (1994) that tests whether a skill is developmentally delayed or deficient by predicting the skill from achievement level and then adding a group contrast. The article states it "does not introduce the possibility of regression artifacts, allows the entire sample to be retained for analysis, and allows for a wide range of achievement levels to be included within a single continuous framework." Here it predicted PPVT vocabulary from SAT-10 comprehension, then entered an SCD/typical-reader grouping variable.

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  • Regression-based matching technique for testing delay versus deficit hypotheses: A statistical technique described by Stanovich and Siegel (1994) that tests whether a skill is developmentally delayed or deficient by predicting the skill from achievement level and then adding a group contrast. The article states it "does not introduce the possibility of regression artifacts, allows the entire sample to be retained for analysis, and allows for a wide range of achievement levels to be included within a single continuous framework." Here it predicted PPVT vocabulary from SAT-10 comprehension, then entered an SCD/typical-reader grouping variable. (Spencer et al. (2019))

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  • Spencer, M., Wagner, R. K., & Petscher, Y. (2019). The Reading Comprehension and Vocabulary Knowledge of Children with Poor Reading Comprehension despite Adequate Decoding: Evidence from a Regression-Based Matching Approach. Journal of Educational Psychology. https://doi.org/10.1037/edu0000274
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title Regression-based matching technique for developmental delay-versus-deficit hypotheses
description A statistical technique described by Stanovich and Siegel (1994) that tests whether a skill is developmentally delayed or deficient by predicting the skill from achievement level and then adding a group contrast.
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